The Tribune reported Friday that the Supreme Court has reappointed 18 judges to the Cook County Circuit Court bench since 2000 after voters rejected them. Those judges include 13 currently hearing cases.

The Tribune says the court promised to end the practice nearly 20 years ago but didn't.

Malcolm Rich is executive director of the Chicago Council of Lawyers, and he pushed to change the practice in 1993. Rich says it isn't authorized by the Illinois Constitution and he's hoping the court follows through this time.